Con man O Connell vows comeback after failed rally in Jersey City
Con man Jerry OConnell and Congress member John Bernard promised a major speech at Journal Square but the event collapsed. OConnell said he would return in two weeks to live down the fiasco, insisting it was not their fault. In New York City, Mayor Fiorello La Guardia attends a civic orchestra concert and explains why the municipal radio station broadcasts much music.
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International News Service
Jersey City
N. J
Jerry O'Connell
Democrat
Journal Square
Hague My
Congress
John Bernard
Minnesota
New York
Fiorello H. la Guardia
New York Civic Orchestra
WPA Aide Endorses Lending Spending Plan
Washington reports Harry L. Hopkins defending the administration’s lending and spending program as a subsidy to purchasing power that started five years ago and could do it again. Atlantic City Senator J Hamilton Lewis appeals for funds for crippled children in a Mother’s Day speech urging government aid for helpless youngsters.
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Washington
Harry L. Hopkins
WPA
Atlantic City
J. Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
Coppock Pupils to Present Snow White Play on Lawn
Mrs Gleede Dold reports Coppock pupils will stage Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on the school lawn Friday evening May 11. Mrs Benson leads the cast and a hot lunch will be served. Guests include Mr and Mrs Fred Dold for Mother's Day.
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Gleede Dold
Benson
Fred Dold
Local visitors and family gatherings around Mt Pleasant area
Frank Dold and Mrs. Rose Whited and family spent Sunday in Ottumwa. M B McKune and family from Washington were at the Charles Stone home. Harry Miller and family from Crawfordsville visited Fred Edwards. Gleede Dold and Evelyn were in Mt Pleasant Friday. Ella Merchant returned home after a week with Earl Frey. John Vansant and family visited Fred Neff near Mt Pleasant. Frank Dold of Chicago visits the Fred and Gleede Dold homes. Sherm Watson and J Fairchild couples from Iowa City visited Roy Davison. Alma Alters spent last week with daughter Margaret Shelangoski near Mt Pleasant. L A Hawk of Cheyenne, Wyo, visiting John Mann and Charles Davison. Ronald Dold of Marsh, Ind, was a business caller.
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Frank Dold
Rose Whited
Ottumwa
M. B. McKune
Washington
Charles Stone
Harry Miller
Crawfordsville
Fred Edwards
Gleede Dold
Evelyn
Mt. Pleasant
Ella Merchant
Earl Frey
John Vansant
Fred Neff
Chicago
Fred and
Sherm Watson
J. Fairchild
Iowa City
Roy Davison
Alma Alters
Margaret Shelangoski
L. A. Hawk
Cheyenne
Wyo
John Mann
Charles Davison
Ronald Dold
Marsh, In
Paprika A Historic Ransom in Ancient Rome Tale
Aleric captured Rome in 400 and allegedly ransomed the city with 3,000 pounds of paprika valued highly in ancient times. The note highlights paprika as one of the oldest food products with historic significance cited in the tale.
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Rome
Backstage in Iowa Politics Faces Homer Hush in Dem Primary
Des Moines reports Homer Hush, assistant to Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Curran, is a potential nominee contender if no candidate clears 35 percent. Former Republican now Democrat Hush draws backing from Thurston supporters who defend the New Deal record and seek to sway early voters.
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Des Moines
Homer Hush
Hush
Thomas L. Curran
Curran
Essex
Public council splits over Wegman suits in litigation push
The executive council debates continuing lawsuits against out of state firms not registered to do business in Town. Leonard Wegman, son of the state treasurer, plans a seven month part time service to prepare suits. After G O P heat the council, Leo Werman’s absence saw dismissal and a motion to reinstate suits led by Atty. Gen. John H. Mitchell.
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Statehouse
Leo Werman
Atty
John H. Mitchell
Council hires Werman amid GOP fire over hiring and suits
The article says Mitchell faced Republican criticism for hiring the treasurer’s son and for dismissing suits under pressure. Insiders say Mitchell opposed the suits from the start, preferring direct outreach to corporations to explain an unfamiliar law. The council hired the young Werman, with Mitchell only granting him a title.
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Mitchell
Council
Werman
Turner and Dickinson Forge GOP Peace Before Senate Field
Dan Turner and L. J. Dickinson reportedly reach a peace pact against Lloyd Thurston in the seventh district race for the Republican senatorial nomination. The accord signals a united front as the GOP faces intraparty competition.
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Dan Turner
L. J. Dickinson
Lloyd Thurston
Bhrough
Dan and
Dick” Togeth
Wallace rumor fuels 1940 presidential talk in Des Moines
Supporters credit Henry Wallace with grooming for the 1940 race while critics say he stays mum. Reports from Washington claim he privately seeks the presidency and already has an organizing effort in motion.
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Henry Wallace
Des Moines
Roosevelt
Wallace
Washington
Gillette Wearin contest in New York senatorial race roils headlines
The Gillette Wearin contest for the New York senatorial seat dominates coverage as Wearin claims Roosevelt backing and Gillette counters. Commentators note Wallace backing Wearin, while Wearin accuses Ed Birmingham of opposing him. A Washington column cites Wallace asking Mrs Roosevelt to end quiet support for Wearin. analysts say issues still drive the race.
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Wallace
Gillette-Wearin
Wearin
Roosevelt
Gillette
Ed Birmingham
F.D.R
Washington
Statesman Otto Muntz Aligns With RFC Plans Controversy
Otto Muntz of the Greater Town commission accuses Governor Kraschel and cites a Dec 19 1935 clipping he says contains Jesse Jones RFC plans the governor announced last week. Muntz claims the plan was prepared for him by Jones at that time as a new federal agency push unfolds.
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Otto Muntz
Greater Town Commission
Kraschel
Jesse Jones
Muntz
Jones
Baccalaureate service for Crawfordsville class of 1988
In Crawfordsville on May 10 the high school baccalaureate for the class of 1988 drew a large crowd despite rain. Rev. Davies delivered the invocation with Rev. Voss presenting the sermon on success and self mastery, featuring performances by Willis Wittmer and the girls glee club.
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Crawfordsville
Willis Wittier
David GC. Davies
Ie Satem Church
Walter CC. Rauscher
God
Sh. KE. Voss
Methodist Church
Paris Anderson
Norman Webster E
United Presbyterian Church
Kraschel Plans Fort Madison Visit Amid Dredging Tour
Governor Kraschel says he will travel to Fort Madison on Tuesday to observe a state dredging operation in the afternoon and address the High-Tension club in the evening. He anticipates questions about a death row visit to "Dusty" Rhodes.
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Kraschel
Rhodes
Fort Madison
Mt Desert Island, New England’s Largest Coast Isle
The largest island on the New England coast is Mt Desert Island discovered in 1604 by Champlain. It spans about 100 square miles and features fifteen mountain peaks.
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New Egland Coast
New England
Champlain
Mt. Desert Isle
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